Bank Quote by Adolf Loos
“The law courts must appear as a threatening gesture toward secret vice. The bank must declare: here your money is secure and well looked after by honest people.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Architecture and Morality, 1910
Courts and banks must appear threatening to vice while promising security.
In simple terms: Courts and banks must seem threatening yet safe.
Key Takeaway
Design institutions to deter wrongdoing.
Themes
trust
security
authority
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
theoretical
political
When to use this quote
- public policy
- financial regulation
Key Concepts
institutional design
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions appear safe without intimidation?
- What balance is needed?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on threat can erode trust.
